Bourton Half Marathon - Sunday 29th September 2024 at 9:00AM
The Bourton Half Marathon follows an accurately measured 13.1 mile route through the amazing Cotswolds countryside around Bourton-on-the-Water. It is a single lap route on undulating, sometimes hilly, rural roads with some spectacular views en route.
Congratulations go to Ben Kruze of Stratford Upon Avon who won the race, finishing in one hour, 12 minutes and 19 seconds, with Josh Beech of Abingdon AC second (1:14:33) and Rob Green of CLC Striders, Cheltenham third (1:14:56). Congratulations also go to Chelsea Baker from Bristol & West AC was first woman, in a brilliant time of one hour, 25 minutes and 10 seconds, with Emily Chandler of Stroud & District AC second (1:27:25) and Amber Bullingham of Weston Tempo third (1:28:31).
2024 race winner Ben Kruze of Stratford Upon Avon.
Chelsea Baker from Bristol & West AC was the winning women in 2024.
Race timing was again provided this year by LuSH Timing with the 2024 results held on their secure portal. The results were live-streamed throughout the race too.
The Bourton Half was part of the Gloucester AAA 2024 Road Racing Series and incorporated the Gloucestershire County Half Marathon championships. There was an extensive prize list, as noted below.
Prizes
There is an extensive prize list (see table below). There was also an extra bonus for a course record. Each runner is only able to claim one prize other than a team or spot prize. Team prizes are 3 to count and must be wearing their club vests. We also have spot prizes available.
| MALE | FEMALE | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Prize | £100 cash | 1st Prize | £100 cash |
| Bonus for record | £100 cash | Bonus for record | £100 cash |
| 2nd Prize | £50 cash | 2nd Prize | £50 cash |
| 3rd Prize | £25 cash | 3rd Prize | £25 cash |
| Team Prizes - 3 to count | £30 cash | Team Prizes - 3 to count | £30 cash |
| For the following age-categories, there will be a selection of prizes to choose from. | |||
| 1st MV40 | 1st FV40 | ||
| 1st MV50 | 1st FV50 | ||
| 1st MV60 | 1st FV60 | ||
| 1st MV70 | 1st FV70 | ||
As noted above, there was a bonus prize for anyone able to set a new course record on this challenging course. The current course records were:
Female - 94 minutes and 9 seconds - Jane Fairbairn, Cheltenham & County Harriers 2023
Male - 70 minutes and 59 seconds - Ben Robinson, Bristol and West 2023
All finishers will be given access to a priority entry to the Bourton 10k next February.
Download a copy of our course measurement cerificate.
The route takes runners through the beautiful centre of Bourton on the Water and across the river before taking on The Steeps, the first of two major hills, and eventually out to the picturesque villages of Farmington and Sherborne. The route then loops back up the second major climb to the village of Clapton-on-the-Hill and then a well earned downhill back into Bourton-on-the-Water for the finish.
Please download a copy of our Runner Information document, providing key information about the event for you.
A map of the route can be viewed via a downloadable GPX file is available to here.
All finishers will receive a memento to recognise their achievement.
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Charitable support
We were proud to be supporting Cure Parkinsons (a registered charity in England and Wales (1111816) and Scotland (SCO44368)), as our principal charity partner throughout 2024. Bourton Roadrunners Club will contribute to the charity from the race proceeds; however, if you would like to support it personally in their valuable work you may dononate via Race Nation’s secure webpage . All donations are gratefully received. Additionally, we are also supporting local charities Headspace (registered charity: 1189822) and Kate's Home Nursing (registered charity 1203159).
Overview
Race timing was again provided by LuSH Timing and the official 2024 race results are available via their secure portal. Live streaming results were available throughout the race.
Catch our report for the 2024 and 2023 races for further details.
We also have a selection of photos from the 2023 race for you to download free of charge.
The results for the 2023 race and the 2022 race are still available to download too.
Robin Stroud dressed for Sunday lunch at Bourton Half - 29th September 2024.
Download a copy of our course measurement cerificate and our race licence for the 2024 race.
Archive information and historical results for the original Humph’ Hilly Half is still available for you to review.